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SKU: 35-857

Infinity Tools 1/2" Shank Stepped Rabbeting Router Bit

Regular price $59.90

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Our Stepped Rabbeting Bit Makes Custom Frames Quick & Easy!

What used to take you two steps with your rabbet or straight router bit now only takes one. This innovative stepped rabbeting router bit puts a 3/8" wide x 1/8" tall double step on the back side of your custom picture or mirror frames. Drop in 1/8" thick mirror or glass and then place backing plywood or other material perfectly behind it. A great router bit for any custom frame job.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What shank size does this rabbeting bit have?

It has a 1/2" shank for use in routers with a 1/2" collet. Browse more rabbeting router bits.

What size step does the bit cut?

It cuts a 3/8" wide x 1/8" tall double step on the back side of a frame, sized to hold glass and backing.

What is the stepped rabbet used for?

It is used to make custom picture and mirror frames. The step lets you drop in 1/8" thick mirror or glass and then place backing material perfectly behind it.

How is this faster than a standard rabbet bit?

A standard rabbet or straight bit requires two steps to form the double rabbet, while this bit cuts both in a single pass, saving time and improving accuracy.

What are the cutter dimensions?

The cutter measures 1-7/8" in diameter with a 31/64" cutter height.

What thickness of glass does the step fit?

The step is sized to accept 1/8" thick mirror or glass, with room behind it for backing plywood or other material.

Should I use this bit in a router table?

Yes, a router table is recommended for controlled, repeatable cuts with a profile bit this size. Browse our router tables.

What bits pair well for making frames?

Pair it with edge-forming router bits to shape the visible front edge of the frame while this bit handles the rabbet on the back.

Who makes this router bit?

It is made by Infinity Cutting Tools. Explore the full line of carbide router bits.

What projects is this bit best for?

It is best for custom picture frames, mirror frames, and any project where you need a rabbet to hold glass with backing behind it.